{"id":186528,"date":"2025-11-24T15:47:41","date_gmt":"2025-11-24T15:47:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/riestra-and-barracas-central-clash-for-a-spot-in-the-quarterfinals-of-the-clausura-tournament-time-tv-and-lineups\/"},"modified":"2025-11-24T15:47:43","modified_gmt":"2025-11-24T15:47:43","slug":"riestra-and-barracas-central-clash-for-a-spot-in-the-quarterfinals-of-the-clausura-tournament-time-tv-and-lineups","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/riestra-and-barracas-central-clash-for-a-spot-in-the-quarterfinals-of-the-clausura-tournament-time-tv-and-lineups\/","title":{"rendered":"Riestra and Barracas Central Clash for a Spot in the Quarterfinals of the Clausura Tournament: Time, TV, and Lineups"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Riestra and Barracas Central play for the ticket to the quarterfinals of the Clausura Tournament<\/figcaption><\/div>\n

Match Overview<\/h2>\n

In an exciting matchup for the round of 16 in the Clausura Tournament<\/strong>, Deportivo Riestra<\/strong> is set to face Central Barracas<\/strong> at the Guillermo Laza Stadium<\/strong>. This anticipated match will kick off at 17:00<\/strong> (local time), with live coverage available on TNT Sports<\/strong>. The victor will advance to face the winner of the forthcoming clash between Santa Fe Union<\/strong> and La Plata Gymnastics<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Team Form and Recent Performances<\/h2>\n

Deportivo Riestra<\/h3>\n

Deportivo Riestra, managed by Gustavo Benitez<\/strong>, finished the regular season in third place in Zone B, clinching 28 points<\/strong>. Their strong performance allowed them to vie for a spot in the Copa Libertadores<\/strong>, ultimately qualifying for the Copa Sudamericana<\/strong> for the first time after finishing sixth in the overall standings with 52 points<\/strong>. <\/p>\n

Despite their promising season, Riestra enters this knockout match with a concerning stretch of form, having failed to win in theirlast three outings. They suffered narrow defeats with a 1-0 loss<\/strong> to San Lorenzo<\/strong>, another 1-0 loss<\/strong> at home to Independiente<\/strong>, and a disappointing 1-1 draw<\/strong> against Godoy Cruz<\/strong>, who recently faced relegation. This decline has also seen their 27-match unbeaten streak<\/strong> at the Guillermo Laza come to an end.<\/p>\n

Central Barracas<\/h3>\n

On the flip side, Central Barracas, under the stewardship of Rub\u00e9n Dar\u00edo Ins\u00faa<\/strong>, has experienced a decline in performance after initially leading their zone. They secured a place in the round of 16 by finishing sixth in Zone A with 23 points<\/strong>. However, their form has been troubling, winning just one of their last nine fixtures, a 2-0 victory<\/strong> over Argentinos Juniors<\/strong>. Despite this slump, Barracas maintains a spot in the annual table, ending up tenth with 49 points<\/strong>, which has secured their place in the upcoming Copa Sudamericana<\/strong> thanks to Lanus claiming the championship.<\/p>\n

Match Predictions and Implications<\/h2>\n

The stakes are high for both teams as the winner not only progresses to the quarterfinals but also aims to build momentum moving forward. Deportivo Riestra desperately needs to regain form to harness home advantage, while Central Barracas seeks to reverse their recent trend of poor performances. <\/p>\n

Expected Lineups<\/h3>\n

Deportivo Riestra<\/h4>\n